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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources